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Why Should a Stool Analysis Be Done?
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Why Should a Stool Analysis Be Done?

Because I care about your pet’s health and yours, as a veterinarian, I strongly recommend having a stool analysis performed at least annually to check for parasites in our pets. Parasites are a common and often silent threat to our...
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Is Your Pet Well Protected in Winter?
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Is Your Pet Well Protected in Winter?

It’s no secret that as soon as the temperature begins to fall below freezing, it’s necessary to exercise caution to avoid frostbite. What about your pet? Despite their thick coat, animals are very sensitive to winter temperatures – it is...
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The Holidays Are Fast Approaching!
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The Holidays Are Fast Approaching!

Decorations, guests, and good food will be on the agenda for your holiday celebrations! In order for everything to go smoothly for your pets, here are some precautions you should take: Never leave dishes unattended, as cooked turkey bones, desserts,...
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Winter Tips & Advice
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Winter Tips & Advice

Some dogs will have a harder time tolerating the cold. The same is true for cats. Don't forget that major temperature changes are less well tolerated by younger and older dogs. To help them get through the cold season, there...
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November : Geriatrics Month
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November : Geriatrics Month

You have decided to adopt him, to love him and to provide him with the best care until the end of his life. But did you know that on average, animals are considered geriatric from the age of 7 years...
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What is a Veterinarian Specialist?
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What is a Veterinarian Specialist?

We often hear about a specialist veterinarian, but what is the difference between your family veterinarian and a specialist? As in human medicine, veterinarians can pursue a specialty after their general studies. Specialists provide very valuable help to general veterinarians,...
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Help! My Pet Doesn’t Feel So Well…Is This an Emergency?
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Help! My Pet Doesn’t Feel So Well…Is This an Emergency?

As with humans, an emergency with your pet can happen very quickly! But how do you know when a visit to the veterinarian is necessary? Here is a handy little guide to keep that contains all the answers you will...
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September is Animal Pain Awareness Month
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September is Animal Pain Awareness Month

Because our pets are such integral parts of our families, it is important to recognize some signs of pain that they may be experiencing. In certain cases, the animal’s quality of life can be affected in a gradual and insidious...
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Three Activities to Do With Your Dog This Fall

Three Activities to Do With Your Dog This Fall

You have closed the pool for the winter, the leaves are starting to fall, the pumpkins will soon be lounging in front of your home for Halloween ... in short, summer is over! But the cooler weather is not a...
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Dear Doctor! My Pet is Sick – But is it an Emergency?

Dear Doctor! My Pet is Sick – But is it an Emergency?

Useful tip for exotic animals We strongly recommend that exotic pets be weighed once a week on the same scale to monitor the weight. A digital food or postal scale that weighs in grams is ideal, as these are more...
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Decontamination of a Poisoned Patient
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Decontamination of a Poisoned Patient

In veterinary medicine, the primary treatment for exposure to a toxic substance is decontamination. The purpose of decontamination is to prevent further absorption and to remove the toxic substance from the animal's body. In most exposures, there is only a...
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Vaccine Reactions
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Vaccine Reactions

Vaccination is the best way to protect your pet from infectious diseases. The principle of vaccination is to administer to the animal a small dose of disease-causing organisms (viruses or bacteria) that have been either "killed" or modified. This will...
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